OH - Katelyn Markham, 22, Fairfield, 14 Aug 2011, found deceased in 2013 *arrest in 2023* #5

[imstilla.grandma]

While Palmerton has been charged with perjury, it is unclear if Butler County Prosecutors believe he's a person of interest in Markham's death. He is currently being held at the Butler County Jail.

Gmoser said Palmerton was arrested Friday at his Fairfield home after it was searched. Another property belonging to John Carter, who was believed to be Markham's partner at the time of her disappearance, was also searched by police. Gmoser said Carter has not been charged with any crime.

Gmoser also said the case took investigators to New Orleans, but he did not specify in what way. He also did not release any other information regarding Markham's case.

First-ever arrest made in connection to one of the Tri-State's biggest cold cases

Jonathan Palmerton, 35, has been charged with perjury in connection to the investigation into Katelyn Markham's disappearance and death, Butler County prosecutors said.

www.wcpo.com

 

[cocomod]

Wow! This gives me hope that they have not stopped trying to bring justice

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Search warrants were executed at a former Fairfield residence of the Katelyn’s fiancé, John Carter, and a person described as a friend of Carter, according to Gmoser. Investigators from his office and the Fairfield Police Department also dug up yards looking for evidence.

Evidence was taken from the yards and homes.
Carter was not arrested and there are no charges pending.

“This is not the beginning of the end, this is truly the end of the beginning as far as the investigation is concerned, Gmoser said.

Palmerton was indicted by a grand jury and it was served on him at the same time the search warrants were being served.

The investigation of the Katelyn Markham case has now gone into a more public stage and will continue,” Gmoser said.

Gmoser said he also talked to Katelyn’s father after the search warrants were served.

“I am so thankful and so grateful, Markham said choking back tears. “It is about damn time.”

What happened to the 22-year-old art student and how she died has remained a mystery, despite a $100,000 reward and the efforts of multiple police agencies, private detectives, television shows and a movie.

Search warrants served, arrest made in connection to Katelyn Markham case

Search warrants were executed at a former Fairfield residence of Katelyn Markham’s fiancé, John Carter, and a person described as a friend of Carter, according to the Butler County Prosecutor's Office.

www.journal-news.com

 

[AliceInPain]

From the wcpo article linked above:

In 2016, the Butler County Sheriff's Office said they had a strong person of interest in her case, as well as another Fairfield cold case, but no arrests were ever made.

I can't remember this other case, does anyone know?

Reading the latest reports sounds like LE are being very careful to do everything correctly.
I think they know who and maybe even how and they are expecting (or at least hoping) this Palmerton guy will talk...

 

[ShouldBWorking]

I am local to this case and finally some hope!

 

[arielilane]

Just read the news! I thought PI J. Ryan Green did excellent work on podcast "Gone at 21" though it's been so long ago that I listened to it. Anyway great news for Katelyn's dad David.

Perjury arrest made in Katelyn Markham homicide investigation

The case, which attracted national media attention, began when Markham disappeared Aug. 13, 2011.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Mysti88c]

From the wcpo article linked above:

I can't remember this other case, does anyone know?

Reading the latest reports sounds like LE are being very careful to do everything correctly.
I think they know who and maybe even how and they are expecting (or at least hoping) this Palmerton guy will talk...

They are probably referring to Chelsea Johnson.

3 unsolved Fairfield homicides: National show brings new attention to Butler County cases

In 2011 and 2012, three young Fairfield residents either disappeared or were killed and found in nearby creek. All remain unsolved homicides.

www.journal-news.com

 

[Mysti88c]

I am local to this case and finally some hope!

I was born and raised in Fairfield, but moved away a few years ago. None of my local friends seem very curious about this case. Weird. It’s not like we had many homicides

 

[IceIce9]

So happy to see an arrest in this case. I had followed it from the start, as I was in Ohio when Katelyn was reported missing.

I remember hearing an interview with her fiancé John Carter on the radio the day she was reported as missing, and I thought some of the things he said sounded very, very fishy. JMO

Investigator connects dots between Katelyn Markham and man arrested on perjury charge

www.fox19.com

From the article:

Sometime recently, prior to Palmerton’s arrest, investigators executed two search warrants on separate properties. One property is where Palmerton lived in 2011, a house on Ann Court in Fairfield.

The other property is where Markham’s fiancé at the time, John Carter, lived. Carter was allegedly the last person to see Markham alive and called 911 to report her disappearance. Retired Butler County Detective Frank Smith has said Carter was “scrutinized very heavily during this case

 

[JnRyan]

Its been a few years since I listened to "Gone at 21", so I don't remember if Palmerton or Strouse were mentioned in the podcast. I'm on the fence about Carter's involvement. I did get a sense from the podcast that there were others that needed to looked at.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

I've started a sub-album for "Justice" for Katelyn

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[Jerri Blank]

i am so thrilled to see any sort of progress in this case! her father deserves answers.

and i am intrigued, but not at all surprised, that this arrest is someone in JC's close circle.

 

[cocomod]

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Thank you for your dedication as always!

 

[Mysti88c]

The fiancé of Katelyn Markham has been arrested on two counts of murder in connection with her death, according to Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser

Fiancé of Katelyn Markham arrested for her murder, prosecutor says

The notorious case of Markham’s slaying has garnered attention nationwide.

www.fox19.com

 

[Jo in Calif]

Prosecutor: John Carter, fiancé of Katelyn Markham, charged in connection to her murder

Police arrested Katelyn Markham's fiancé in connection to her murder on Wednesday, according to Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser.

www.wlwt.com

 

[Tillicum]

Katelyn Markham’s fiancé arrested, charged with murder

After 12 years an arrest has been made in the death of Katelyn Markham.

www.whio.com

 

[IceIce9]

Prosecutor: John Carter, fiancé of Katelyn Markham, charged in connection to her murder

Police arrested Katelyn Markham's fiancé in connection to her murder on Wednesday, according to Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser.

www.wlwt.com

I suspected him from Day 1, after I heard the 911 call being played on the news on the radio.

This is what got my attention: Carter also said in his 911 call, “a Sacred Heart Festival is going on right up the street, and there are a lot of questionable people there.”

 

[AliceInPain]

Katelyn Markham’s fiancé arrested, charged with murder

After 12 years an arrest has been made in the death of Katelyn Markham.

www.whio.com

Yes! Finally!!

 

[Tillicum]

Katelyn Markham's fiancé charged with murder more than a decade after her death

John Carter, Markham’s fiancé when she went missing from her Fairfield townhouse, was arrested for murder.

www.wcpo.com

"Everybody is thrilled," Markham's father, Dave, said following the news. "This is the ending — or beginning of the end — and as everybody thought this ... we all suspected that he had something to do with it."

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Now, Markham's family said they are relieved to finally get answers.

"I'm numb, I'm ecstatic, I'm happy, obviously relieved," said Dave Markham. "It's about time — I think myself and a lot of other people were expecting this and were waiting for this for 12 years."

 

[cocomod]

Where her body was found was the final nail for me pointing to his guilt. I am so glad they are finally charging him!

With his friends plea deal, sounds like he rolled on John! If that secures a conviction, that will be sweet! So glad the new investigators diligently worked on this “cold case”!!